Roe deer  (Capreolus capreolus)

Species information

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Threats

As roe deer cause damage to forestry, horticulture and agriculture (5), they are managed as a pest (6). They are also exploited as a game species, and for meat; they are responsible for the greatest income for venison in Europe (6). Furthermore, road deaths are common (6).

Conservation

There is no conservation action targeted at this widespread and common species.

View information on this species at the UNEP World Conservation Monitoring Centre.
There may be further information about this species available via the National Biodiversity Network Gateway.
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